How far is Bowie, MD from Rossmoor, MD?
The driving distance from Bowie, MD to Rossmoor, MD is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowie and Rossmoor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowie and Rossmoor.
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Start on the route
33 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
79 m · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Evergreen Parkway
968 ft · 34 sec · Evergreen Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Collington Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Collington Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 West: Washington
2283 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Hanson Highway
5.6 mi · 7 min · John Hanson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, I 495 North: Baltimore, Silver Spring
2347 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North, I 95 North: Beltway
3221 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Capital Beltway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward MD 650 North: New Hampshire Avenue, White Oak
1952 ft · 47 sec
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Turn slight right onto New Hampshire Avenue
5.6 mi · 10 min · New Hampshire Avenue
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Turn left onto Bonifant Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Bonifant Road
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Continue on Bel Pre Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Bel Pre Road
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Turn right onto Georgia Avenue
2815 ft · 57 sec · Georgia Avenue
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Turn slight right
82 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Rossmoor Boulevard
40 m · 5 sec · Rossmoor Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pennfield Circle
928 ft · 43 sec · Pennfield Circle
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pennfield Circle
88 m · 13 sec · Pennfield Circle
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Leisure World Boulevard
675 ft · 27 sec · South Leisure World Boulevard
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Continue on North Leisure World Boulevard
1228 ft · 37 sec · North Leisure World Boulevard
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Turn right onto Vantage Hill Road
115 m · 17 sec · Vantage Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Vantage Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowie and Rossmoor.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Capital Beltway
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
6.87 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bowie and Sunny near Rossmoor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowie to Rossmoor?
The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Beltsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Bowie and 14.2 miles from Rossmoor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bowie and Sunny near Rossmoor.
Stop Ideas Near Beltsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Capitol
D C Government
THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Town Hall Liquor And Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beltsville.
New Carrollton station
Washington Union Station
Rockville station
BWI Rail Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowie and Rossmoor. Straight-line distance: 21.41 mi (34.45 km).
#1 Bowie
The most populous city in Prince George's County, Maryland.
| Population | 58,212 |
| Coordinates | 38.9427800, -76.7302800 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rossmoor
Rossmoor is a place in Maryland, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1037200, -77.0710900 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rossmoor (-77.07109, 39.10372)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.92 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.55 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| Premium | $4.87 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $6.28 | $12.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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